'99 Astra Central Locking Problem

U shaped clip at the back of it that goes around the spindle.

Can't seem to find the u-shaped clip. Is it close to the end the window winder is attached. What's the easiest way to get it off?

The message from snipped-for-privacy@originenergy.com.au (Elton Judd) contains these words:

It's behind the centre of movement of the handle on the shaft that goes into the door. Push the door card in a bit and you'll see it. Slip it off with a screwdriver.

- and watch it ping off into the undergrowth, never to be found again!

Anthony Remove eight from email to reply.

The winder locates onto a splined shaft and is retain by the clip mentioned locating in an annular groove on the shaft. Two ways commonly used to release it.

1. A length of wire with a small hook on the end. Insert between handle and trim and hook and tug. Protect the trim panel to avoid marking.
2. Handle at 6-o-clock. Insert a cloth at 12-o-clock and j..j..j..jiggle it about a bit to spring the clip.

Refitting. Fit the clip to the handle and push the handle onto the splined shaft. The clip will engage the retaining groove.

Vin